Although a vast amount of money has been put towards research and finding a cure to prevent HIV/AIDs. Recently there have been no major break troughs, but there are proven methods to prevent HIV/AIDs as well as was of extending the life of those who have HIV/AIDs.
Current Measures to Prevent Contraction of HIV/AIDs
Condoms are an essential part of preventing the spread of HIV/AIDs. Condoms must be used in an appropriate manner in order to work properly. Such an inexpensive and simple device like a condom is all it takes to stop the spread of HIV/AIDs. The problem is that there is very little education providing information about HIV/AIDs throughout the world.
Important Condom Information:
Always use a Latex condom.
Use water-based lubricants.
Always discard after use.
If contraction of HIV/AIDs does occur there are several ways in which one is able to live with the virus. There are several antiretroviral drugs which are used by doctors. These drugs must be taken at the same time everyday and according to the instructions given by the doctor. Skipping one day while on the drugs could cause a major set back. Although these drugs are effective they are very expensive and many in developing nations are not capable of purchasing such drugs. Another way to stay healthy with the virus is to maintain a healthy diet. There are several effective diets available. These diets work by keeping your body healthy and boosting your immune system. These diets are a great option for people with access to the right foods. In areas with a limited option for food these diets are unlikely to work. Currently there are very few ways of helping people in developing nations keep healthy with the HIV/AIDs virus. The greatest tool in preventing HIV/AIDs spread is proper education about the virus.
Malaria
Type I – limited risk of malaria
Prevention: Mosquito repellent
Type II – risk of P. vivax malaria or fully chloroquine-sensitive P. falciparum
Prevention: Mosquito repellent and chloroquine chemoprophylaxis
Type III – risk of malaria and emerging chloroquine resistance
Prevention: Mosquito repellent, chloroquine+proguanil chemoprophylaxis
Type IV – high risk of falciparum malaria plus drug resistance, or low risk falciparum malaria but high drug resistance
Prevention: Mosquito repellent, and either mefloquine, doxycycline or atovaquone/proguanil
(Take one that no resistance is reported for in the specific areas to be visited.)
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a preventable disease although with ever increasing numbers of HIV/AIDs paitents tuberculosis is beginning to become ever more prevelent. There are easy and effective ways of preventing the spread of Tuberculosis. Drugs and vaccines are the greatest prevention methods used to treat TB. These drugs are cheaper than the ones needed for HIV/AIDs and are needed for less time. With the current drug resistant strain appearing though doctors are having to change medications with patients to prevent TB from becoming resistant to the drug. Another effective way of steming the spread of TB is informing others of your condition so they themselves can get the appropriate medical procedures carried out. Also upon discovering you have TB try and limit contact with other people as that is the way in which TB is transmitted from one person to the next. The problem facing the world is the drug resistant strain, which would require new drugs to help combat the new strain. There can be a major increase in the numbers infected with TB if a new drug to help combat the new strain is not found soon.
Prevention Methods for TB
-Keep you immune system healthy
-Get tested regularly especially if you have a disease that weakens you immune system such as HIV
-Vaccination BCG has some benefit of preventing active TB
-Finish your entire course of medication
If you have active TB you can do the following to keep from infecting your friends and family
-Stay home
-Ensure ventilation
-Cover your mouth when you laugh, cough, or sneeze
HIV/AIDS
Although a vast amount of money has been put towards research and finding a cure to prevent HIV/AIDs. Recently there have been no major break troughs, but there are proven methods to prevent HIV/AIDs as well as was of extending the life of those who have HIV/AIDs.
Current Measures to Prevent Contraction of HIV/AIDs
Condoms are an essential part of preventing the spread of HIV/AIDs. Condoms must be used in an appropriate manner in order to work properly. Such an inexpensive and simple device like a condom is all it takes to stop the spread of HIV/AIDs. The problem is that there is very little education providing information about HIV/AIDs throughout the world.
Important Condom Information:
Always use a Latex condom.
Use water-based lubricants.
Always discard after use.
If contraction of HIV/AIDs does occur there are several ways in which one is able to live with the virus. There are several antiretroviral drugs which are used by doctors. These drugs must be taken at the same time everyday and according to the instructions given by the doctor. Skipping one day while on the drugs could cause a major set back. Although these drugs are effective they are very expensive and many in developing nations are not capable of purchasing such drugs.
Another way to stay healthy with the virus is to maintain a healthy diet. There are several effective diets available. These diets work by keeping your body healthy and boosting your immune system. These diets are a great option for people with access to the right foods. In areas with a limited option for food these diets are unlikely to work.
Currently there are very few ways of helping people in developing nations keep healthy with the HIV/AIDs virus. The greatest tool in preventing HIV/AIDs spread is proper education about the virus.
Malaria
Type I – limited risk of malaria
Prevention: Mosquito repellent
Type II – risk of P. vivax malaria or fully chloroquine-sensitive P. falciparum
Prevention: Mosquito repellent and chloroquine chemoprophylaxis
Type III – risk of malaria and emerging chloroquine resistance
Prevention: Mosquito repellent, chloroquine+proguanil chemoprophylaxis
Type IV – high risk of falciparum malaria plus drug resistance, or low risk falciparum malaria but high drug resistance
Prevention: Mosquito repellent, and either mefloquine, doxycycline or atovaquone/proguanil
(Take one that no resistance is reported for in the specific areas to be visited.)
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a preventable disease although with ever increasing numbers of HIV/AIDs paitents tuberculosis is beginning to become ever more prevelent. There are easy and effective ways of preventing the spread of Tuberculosis. Drugs and vaccines are the greatest prevention methods used to treat TB. These drugs are cheaper than the ones needed for HIV/AIDs and are needed for less time. With the current drug resistant strain appearing though doctors are having to change medications with patients to prevent TB from becoming resistant to the drug. Another effective way of steming the spread of TB is informing others of your condition so they themselves can get the appropriate medical procedures carried out. Also upon discovering you have TB try and limit contact with other people as that is the way in which TB is transmitted from one person to the next. The problem facing the world is the drug resistant strain, which would require new drugs to help combat the new strain. There can be a major increase in the numbers infected with TB if a new drug to help combat the new strain is not found soon.
Prevention Methods for TB
-Keep you immune system healthy
-Get tested regularly especially if you have a disease that weakens you immune system such as HIV
-Vaccination BCG has some benefit of preventing active TB
-Finish your entire course of medication
If you have active TB you can do the following to keep from infecting your friends and family
-Stay home
-Ensure ventilation
-Cover your mouth when you laugh, cough, or sneeze